Film… Film Review: Civil War 14 Dec 202514 Dec 2025 Alex Garland’s 2024 film, Civil War, is not a comfortable film. It’s not meant to be. From its opening frames, it drags the audience into a near-future America fractured by…
Pop Culture… TV Review: The Capture, Season 1 13 Dec 20258 Dec 2025 Ben Chanan’s The Capture begins with British soldier Shaun Emery (played by Callum Turner), recently acquitted of a war crime in Afghanistan. Just as he tries to rebuild his life,…
Board Games… Game of the Month, November 2025: Deep Sea Adventure 29 Nov 202529 Nov 2025 This month's game of the month is Deep Sea Adventure, another fun, little game from Oink. We've previously looked at other Oink game, namely Scout and A Fake Artist Goes…
Books… Book Review: The Universe Box by Michael Swanwick 25 Nov 202522 Nov 2025 The Universe Box is a short story collection by Michael Swanwick and published by Tachyon Publications. It is due toi be released in February 2026. This review is intended to…
Books… Graphic Novel Review: A Thing Called Truth by Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli 22 Nov 202522 Nov 2025 A Thing Called Truth is a graphic novel written by Iolanda Zanfardino and illustrated by Elisa Romboli. It is due to be published in January 2026 by Oni Press. This…
Reviews… Video Game Review: Hades 15 Nov 2025 Supergiant Games’ Hades is a fantastic roguelike game. It’s a masterclass in momentum, myth, and emotional resonance. You play as Zagreus, the rebellious son of Hades, sprinting through the underworld…
Books… Book Review: Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde (and Some Play Notes) 11 Nov 202511 Nov 2025 Red Side Story is a novel by Jasper Fforde. It was released in 2024 as a sequel to his 2009 novel, Shades of Grey. This review is intended to be…
Books… Book Review: Masters of Doom by David Kushner 2 Nov 20251 Nov 2025 Masters of Doom is a non-fiction narrative book by David Kushner about the foundation of id Software, the creation of the video game, Doom, and the personal and professional lives…
Board Games… Game of the Month, October 2025: Carcassonne 29 Oct 202521 Oct 2025 This month’s spotlight falls on Carcassonne, the tile-laying classic that’s quietly shaped the modern board game landscape for over two decades. Named after the fortified French town, Carcassonne is a…
Card Games… Magic Monday: Abzan Armor Deck Review 27 Oct 202527 Oct 2025 Released as part of Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Abzan Armor (atrocious spelling, that) is a Commander preconstructed deck built around the theme of high-toughness creatures and defender synergies. Its face commander, Felothar…
Books… Book Review: The Ganymedan by R.T. Ester 26 Oct 202526 Oct 2025 The Ganymedan is a sci-fi debut novel by R.T. Ester. It is due to be published in early November 2025. This review is intended to be free of spoilers, but…
Reviews… Review: V5 Clanbook Baali (Storytellers Vault) 22 Oct 202522 Oct 2025 Sky Bradley and Henry Langdon’s Clanbook: Baali for Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition is more than merely a supplement for a bekoved roleplaying game; it’s a ritual invocation. This book…
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